These were a huge hit at my last workshop!
I have seen a few versions of this delectable dessert through out the world wide web...
I found that a chai tea bag wouldn't give enough flavour to the cream... So I would add some spice powders to give it some punch! (Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove, Cardamon and Vanilla)
Raw Vegan!
I love this cake!
Raw carrot cake has had a permanent spot on my food stand since the very first market in Kallista nearly a year ago now...
The recipe has been tweaked along the way and I think it tastes better than ever!
The awesomeness of this raw vegan delight... Is surpassed only by its simplicity!
Enjoy xx
Raw Carrot Cake
Crust:
1 1/2 cups cashews
1/2 cup raisins
Filling:
10 carrots
1 cup raisins
15 medjool dates
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/8 teaspoon cloves powder
Icing:
2 cups cashews
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup agave nectar
Method:
Soak your raisins for a couple of hours to get them plump and juicy!
In a food processor with the S blade process 1/2 cup raisins until they splatter to the edge of the bowl.
Add cashews and process until broken down and sticky... (not to fine though... Its nice to have texture)
Press into the bottom of a 25cm spring form pan and chill in the fridge (freezer works even faster)
Grate carrots into a large bowl, add 1 cup soaked raisins and set aside...
In a food processor with the S blade process medjool dates (minus pips) and coconut oil until you reach a toffee like consistency...
Add spices and give it another mix!
Add spiced dates to the grated carrots and mix well with your hands, squishing it all through your fingers... This will start to look and smell amazing!
When satisfied... Pull your base out of the fridge and add the carrots and smooth out to make a nice flat top... Pop this back in the fridge to firm up a bit while you make the icing!
In a blender add all the icing ingredients and blend till smooth (If you melt the coconut oil first it can make blending easier)
Don't be afraid to add a little warm water or more lemon juice if it seems to thick...
When your ready... spread the icing evenly across the top and decorate with crushed walnuts.
